Meeting News - August 11, 2008 - (Page 3) DETROIT TO HOST 2008 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE World’s Largest Organization for Public Relations Professionals Chooses Detroit for Next Open Meeting Once you take a look at everything that’s happening in Detroit, it doesn’t take a media guru to see that The D has everything a group needs and wants. Like an upscale headquarters hotel in a dramatic setting on the Detroit River: the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. With 1,298 rooms and suites, featuring breathtaking views of nearby Canada, the river, Detroit skylines, and sports stadiums, this world-class facility offers over 100,000 square feet of meeting space… as well as it’s very own satellite: the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown. Located just across the street, it’s connected by a covered sky bridge and offers 260 spacious rooms and wonderful outdoor event space overlooking the Detroit River and skyline. And Detroit’s new Riverwalk offers over three miles of wonderful setting to stroll, jog, or people watch, just steps away from your room. room And speaking of meetings, the GM Renaissance Center n is also home to yet another magnificent forum for group gatherings: the Renaissance Conference u Center. Conveniently located in Tower 300, just Ce steps away from both Marriott properties, the s Renaissance Conference Center features 12,000 square feet of meeting space, including six fully convertible rooms wired for global video teleconferencing, wireless internet and direct fiber-optic satellite links… all with spectacular views of the Detroit River and Windsor, Ontario. There is even gourmet catering available, right on site. It’s no wonder that savvy meeting planners are taking another look at The D as one of the most a affordable and versatile meeting destinations in o the Midwest. d T H E A C C E S S I B L E , A F F O R D A B L E A L T E R N A T I V E. Fo r e x p e r t a s s i s t a n c e i n t a k i n g y o u r n e x t e v e n t t o a c i t y t h a t w i l l m a ke y o u l o o k p r e t t y s h a r p t o o, call Carla Conner-Penzabene, Director of Sales, at 313-202-1938 http://www.visitdetroit.com
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